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COULTER TRUCOLOR WRIGHT GIEMSA STAIN

Received Feb 1, 2012 · Event occurred Jan 5, 2012

Report 1061932-2012-00207 · MDR key 2434606

Device

Generic name

Stains, Hematology

Catalog number

A50832

Lot number

0633783

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BECKMAN COULTER, INC. (BEC) PERSONNEL REPORTED THAT FOUR BOTTLES OF COULTER TRUCOLOR WRIGHT-GIEMSA STAIN WERE FOUND TO BE LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT OF STAIN AROUND THE CAPS UPON ARRIVAL AT THE LAB. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT RESULTS AFFECTED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ANY ADVERSE EVENT OR INJURY REQUIRING MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PATIENT TREATMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).